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Shanghai Noon (2000) Rank 4 Reviews
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Philadelphia Inquirer (Carrie Rickey)
As irresistible as Chan is irrepressible. In a movie season in which, it seems, all the blockbusters boast wheels, it's a treat to see a movie that has legs. ...read the complete Shanghai Noon movie review at Philadelphia Inquirer (Carrie Rickey)
Greenwich Village Gazette (Eric Lurio)
Forget Mission: Impossible 2 , If you want to have a good time at the movies, go see this! ...read the complete Shanghai Noon movie review at Greenwich Village Gazette (Eric Lurio)
Movie Parables (Michael Elliott)
Jackie Chan does not disappoint his many fans. ...read the complete Shanghai Noon movie review at Movie Parables (Michael Elliott)
Flipside Movie Emporium (Rob Vaux)
Shanghai Noon is pure fluff: a summer popcorn movie without an intelligent thought in its breezy little head. But with an unpretentious effort and such a charming pair of stars, who cares? Check out Romeo Must ...read the complete Shanghai Noon movie review at Flipside Movie Emporium (Rob Vaux)
The Land of Eric (Eric D. Snider)
"Shanghai Noon" takes too long to get going, and occasionally resorts to stupid movie tricks like Roy accidentally saying something disparaging of Chon and Chinese people in general, leading to a rift between the two buddies. But plot holes and small ...read the complete Shanghai Noon movie review at The Land of Eric (Eric D. Snider)
Looking Closer (Jeffrey Overstreet)
Washington Post (Desson Thomson)
Childishly simple, but extremely funny. ...read the complete Shanghai Noon movie review at Washington Post (Desson Thomson)
Time (Richard Schickel)
He's (Wilson) a terrific sidekick to Chan's funny, earnest, often victimized righteousness. This kid could be a star. ...read the complete Shanghai Noon movie review at Time (Richard Schickel)
Los Angeles Times (Kevin Thomas)
Jackie Chan's best American picture to date, breathes fresh life into the virtually dormant comedy-western. ...read the complete Shanghai Noon movie review at Los Angeles Times (Kevin Thomas)
Village Voice (Jessica Winter)
Unstintingly funny -- far more so than the wince-worthy trailer -- owing to Chan's pairing with droll indie eccentric Owen Wilson, as his would-be gunslinger sidekick. ...read the complete Shanghai Noon movie review at Village Voice (Jessica Winter)
Variety (Joe Leydon)
This enjoyable East-meets-Western likely will succeed on its own terms as a sure-fire, long-legged crowd-pleaser. ...read the complete Shanghai Noon movie review at Variety (Joe Leydon)
Chicago Reader (Lisa Alspector)
It's an inspired pairing. Wilson is electric as he seduces Chan into a partnership in this self-consciously crafted western, whose cleverness is only part of what makes it so funny. ...read the complete Shanghai Noon movie review at Chicago Reader (Lisa Alspector)
The New York Times (A.O. Scott)
A refreshing movie that's so good natured, so confident of its ability to provoke not queasy awe or numb exhaustion but pure delight. ...read the complete Shanghai Noon movie review at The New York Times (A.O. Scott)
eFilmCritic.com (Erik Childress)
Succeeds in excitement where this week's other big release, Mission Impossible 2 failed. ...read the complete Shanghai Noon movie review at eFilmCritic.com (Erik Childress)
Flick Filosopher (MaryAnn Johanson)
My jaw ached by the end of the film, because I had been grinning nonstop for two hours. ...read the complete Shanghai Noon movie review at Flick Filosopher (MaryAnn Johanson)
Boston Globe (Jay Carr)
There's plenty of invention and exuberant vigor in the chopsocky, and Wilson's cool, ironic drollery provides the perfect foil for Chan's heroics. ...read the complete Shanghai Noon movie review at Boston Globe (Jay Carr)
Film Threat, Hollywood's Indie Voice
Chop-sockey meets spaghetti western sounds like the latest in L.A. fusion cuisine. Nevertheless, when the two come together to make up the fast and funny buddy-flick that is Shanghai Noon, everyone leaves full and nobody ends up vomiting back at home. ...read the complete Shanghai Noon movie review at Film Threat, Hollywood's Indie Voice
Denver Rocky Mountain News (Robert Denerstein)
Reel.com
Ignore these faults, and Shanghai Noon is a rowdy triumph — a fast, funny, action-packed romp that doesn't make you want to roundhouse-kick the director for insulting your intelligence (I usually settle for an usher). Another classic moment is when ...read the complete Shanghai Noon movie review at Reel.com
filmcritic.com (Max Messier)
The American movie studios are bastards when it comes to taking highly talented Asian directors and actors and pushing them into the American consciousness, invariably stereotyping and watering down the raw talent and energy of the individuals to ...read the complete Shanghai Noon movie review at filmcritic.com (Max Messier)
Tracksounds! (Christopher Coleman)
Movielocity Movie Reviews (Blake Kunisch)
The Movie: When you are ready to watch Shanghai Noon, get ready for a wild ride. Starring Jackie Chan as an Imperial guard sent to bring back Princess Pei Pei (the always amazing Lucy Liu) after she has been kidnapped and held hostage in America, ...read the complete Shanghai Noon movie review at Movielocity Movie Reviews (Blake Kunisch)
Goatdog's Movies (Michael W. Phillips, Jr.)
Oh, the plot. The princess (Lucy Liu) is lured to Nevada on a promise from an unscrupulous tutor. She is handed over to Lo Fong (Roger Yuan), a former ...read the complete Shanghai Noon movie review at Goatdog's Movies (Michael W. Phillips, Jr.)
MovieWeb (Steve Gibbs)
AboutFilm.com (Dana Knowles)
In general, Shanghai Noon is too insubstantial and unambitious to really suck you in or stake a claim on your consciousness. As memorable in bits and pieces as it is, it evaporates fairly quickly when the lights come up, though there is a lingering buzz ...read the complete Shanghai Noon movie review at AboutFilm.com (Dana Knowles)
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Hollywood Report Card (Ross Anthony)
East meets wild west in Jackie Chan's Hollywood
latest. Chan, who's as cute as a toddler in a
bathtub, teams up with Owen Wilson, a Seinfeld
rambler with a quick tongue and golden smile. The ...read the complete Shanghai Noon movie review at Hollywood Report Card (Ross Anthony)
Alex Ioshpe
In the unknown regions of ancient China, lies a forbidden city, surrounded by majestic mountains, and hidden from the rest of the world. Mystique and treasures are conceived behind its walls and protected by the royal army of brave and invincible ...read the complete Shanghai Noon movie review at Alex Ioshpe
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